Although society praises the men and women who have served in our military, we often neglect the stories they have to share. According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2014 there were 19.3 million military veterans living in the US with roughly 1.7 million under the age of 35. Out of those 1.7 million veterans, many choose to enroll ... Read More »
After a new change of heart, Gov. Scott Walker has proposed millions of dollars in additional funding for First-Year Seminar courses at all state university campuses. Each campus will be able to roll out approximately 700 new classes, and Walker hopes more will be added in years to come. Courses will include titles such as How to Tie Your Shoes: The ... Read More »
Administrators are preparing for a 25 percent loss of state support to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, meaning the possibility of cutting the Student Academic Advising Center, Career Services and reducing First Year Seminars. “These offices are what help students figure out what they want to do for their careers,” said first-year undeclared major Kirk Prince. “If they can figure ... Read More »
Transitioning to college life is challenging. This semester, instructor David Chrisinger taught a First Year Seminar class designed to smooth the transition for one group of students in particular. ‘Back From the Front: Transition From the Military to Civilian Life’ is open to new-to-campus veterans who need to fulfill their FYS credit. Like every FYS class, ‘Back From the Front’ ... Read More »
Professor Tobias Barske normally teaches German, but decided to create a First Year Seminar class where students examine the cultural differences between Germany’s favorite sport and football. FYS Football vs. Soccer explores the impact of sports on culture and American attitudes toward both sports. Barske is a native German and had the experience of confronting football as an outsider. “When ... Read More »
Freshman year is a period of change for students, and getting acclimated to campus is essential for a smooth transition. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers First Year Seminar courses in hopes of easing students’ entrance into college. Andrew Stoner, an assistant professor of public relations, teaches the gender, race and sexuality course. Stoner’s hope for the students in his course is that they will ... Read More »
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